Mizuho recently hosted its inaugural Growth Conference to showcase early-stage Israeli firms in the tech and healthcare space to investors. During the lunch panel, attendees heard from Mizuho and Greenhill & Co. experts on the outlook for monetization strategies in equity and private capital markets and M&A. Open windows in the IPO market followed by renewed interest in the private market are creating fertile ground for more investment. Megadeals in energy and healthcare have driven M&A volume so far in 2024, but headwinds continue persist for the remainder of 2024, highlighting the importance of creative financing strategies and structural considerations designed to bridge valuation gaps.